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Law, Government and Justice

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ13 | 2023

Study the ideas and institutions that contribute to law and its production. Examine the relationship between rules, morality, justice and politics. Consider the rule of law, role of judges, human and indigenous rights, democracy and government power. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Law, Government and Justice

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. Describe key institutions involved in making and influencing laws in Australia
    2. Understand principles and theories underlying Australian law and government
    3. Explain constraints on efficient and effective law-making in Australia
    4. Think critically about the operation and fairness of law and government
    5. Identify, locate and analyse information resources relevant to the degree
    6. Describe key political institutions and processes in the Australian context, and compare these with other systems internationally
    7. Understand how institutions and processes of law and politics are relevant to the operation of the criminal justice system throughout Australia.

Entry requirements

Others

Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the degree. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.

Additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

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